Easy Baked Cajun Chicken Recipe

Spice up your weeknight dinner with this incredibly quick and flavorful baked Cajun chicken recipe! Ready in under an hour, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers a satisfying kick of Cajun spice. No complicated techniques needed – just simple ingredients and easy steps for a restaurant-quality meal at home.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 264.2 kcal
Protein 60g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Baked Cajun Chicken

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How to Make Easy Baked Cajun Chicken

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the Cajun spice mixture.
  4. Place the coated chicken breasts in a baking dish.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and easy Cajun chicken!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

6g

Carbs

6g